Fayrouz
- Actor
- Singer
- Film actor
Also known as: فيروز · Фейруз · Fairouz · Perouz Artin Kalfayan
Piruz Sarkis Artin Galfayan (Egyptian Arabic: پيروز سركيس آرتين جالفايان; Armenian: Փիրուզ Սարգիս Արթին Գալֆայան; 15 March 1943 – 30 January 2016), known in Egypt as Feyrouz or Fayruz (فيروز), was an Egyptian film child actress.
Piruz was born in Cairo in a family of Armenian descent on 15 March 1943. Her sister Nelly also entered the entertainment industry. She began her acting career very young, making her debut at the age of 7 in the 1950 film Yasmine. Egyptian director Anwar Wagdi was helpful to her in her career. She ultimately retired from acting at 15, in 1959, to wed comedian Badreddine Gamgoum (بدر الدين جمجوم). The couple had two children together, Iman and Ayman.
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Ismail Yasseen4 shared works
Abdel Ghani El Nagdi3 shared works
Mohamed Shawqi3 shared works
Zeinat Sedki3 shared works
Hussain Ismael2 shared works
Salah Nazmi2 shared works
Hassan Fayek2 shared works
Nelly2 shared works
Ferdoos Mohamed2 shared works
Hossam El Dine Mostafa2 shared works
Abdelsalam Al-Nabulsi2 shared works
Zahrat Al-Ola2 shared worksPhotos
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FAQ
How old is Fayrouz?
Fayrouz died at the age of 72.
When was Fayrouz born?
Fayrouz was born on March 15, 1943.
When did Fayrouz die?
Fayrouz passed away on January 30, 2016.
What is Fayrouz's nationality?
Fayrouz is Egypt.
How many works has Fayrouz appeared in?
Fayrouz has 9 credited works in our database.
What is Fayrouz known for?
Fayrouz is known for Yasmine, Gold, Ismail Yassine as Tarzan, Lady Feyrouz.
Where was Fayrouz born?
Fayrouz was born in Cairo, Egypt.